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The First Day of First Grade

The First Day of First Grade

Despite our nerves, the first day of school went GREAT. Michael kept saying “First grade is so much better than Kindergarten!” I think that two things in particular helped his transition. 1. Familiarity. There were five kids from his Kindergarten class in his new class. That helped him to feel comfortable right away. 2. His teacher, “Mrs. Z.” Actually, I don’t really remember her name yet, but she was really warm... More...

Ask and Answer

It Is <u>Not</u> My Kids’ Job To Make Me Happy

It Is Not My Kids’ Job To Make Me Happy

This afternoon, I picked up my mail and I glanced at the cover of my beloved New York magazine. On the cover, there was a picture of a woman holding a baby. It stated I Love My Children. I Hate My Life. Why does study after study show that having kids makes people less happy? The Misery of the American... More...

Summer In New York City

Summer In New York City

My month of July is going to be super full in a good way. While making preparations for the two camps that I will be administering in August, I will be hosting a couple of events for NYC area bloggers; going to Sunnyvale, California for a few days as part of the YAHOO! Mother Board and coordinating... More...

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Giveaways

Snapfish Back to School Giveaway

Snapfish Back to School Giveaway

I’m still on (semi)haitus until September, but I wanted to share a quick back to school giveaway... More...

The City

City Treehouse (In Pictures)

City Treehouse (In Pictures)

Last week, I wrote about visiting City Treehouse in Chelsea while I was hosting the TrueCookPlus Blogger... More...

Reviews

Imagination Playground Is Amazing

Imagination Playground Is Amazing

Last Thursday I had a fun day being the co-host of an Imagination Playground event with my wonderful... More...

Discounts

Special Offers: WNBA New York Liberty Game, Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Wintuk from Cirque du Soleil

I think that you all will appreciate the following three discounts (especially if you are a “plan... More...

Experts

Discussing Blended Familes & “Are We There Yet?” With Terry Crews

Discussing Blended Familes & “Are We There Yet?” With Terry Crews

The season finale of “Are We There Yet?” comes on TBS tomorrow night at 9/8(Central). After... More...

My Life

The First Day of First Grade

The First Day of First Grade

Despite our nerves, the first day of school went GREAT. Michael kept saying “First grade is so... More...